Direct Care Professional

Overview

Are you interested in making an impact on the lives of adults with emotional, behavioral and cognitive differences? Do you enjoy helping others strive to their full potential? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being a Direct Care Professional at Devereux has its Advantages! As a Direct Care Professional (DCP), you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. You will have the privilege of working closely with some of the most vulnerable people in our community, to build on their strengths and contribute to improving their lives.

At Devereux, we also offer:

• A fun, fast paced and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow in the Behavioral Healthcare field.
• Being part of an interactive team that includes nursing, education, therapists, psychiatrists and you.
• The ability to influence treatment plans.
• The opportunity to teach adults valuable life skills.

As a DCP, you will also use your experience and education in Psychology, Sociology, Education or other related field to:

• Actively assist individuals with their individualized plans for daily living and ensure they are safe, healthy, and living in a clean environment.
• Assist with the planning, implementation, and documentation of programs designed to meet social, emotional, physical, and personal needs.
• Plan and participate in community outings, and schedule/transport individuals to doctor’s appointments, shopping trips, and day programs.
• Be a mentor to other staff and conduct observations and provide feedback for required trainings.
• Must be willing to work with individuals who may exhibit challenging and/or aggressive behaviors (paid training upon hire).
• Must have comfort with hygiene care (bathing, showering, toileting, etc.).

Nestled near the beaches between the Pacific Coast and Santa Ynez mountains, Devereux California is a therapeutic behavioral health treatment facility offering residential services, community living, clinical services, and a vocational Day Program for adults with multiple diagnoses, including autistic spectrum disorders, emotional and/or behavioral differences, intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia and other cognitive disorders. Located in Goleta, CA, this position is responsible for ensuring the safety and environment of our individuals, while supporting them with self-help skills designed to encourage independence.

General Shifts: 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am. One weekend shift per week required.

The Shifts for our Adult Day Program are Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm.

Starting Pay: $19.25/hr

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Qualifications are listed within the existing content; no separate list of qualifications is provided in the original text beyond the reference to related fields for experience and education.

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services in behavioral healthcare. Our mission is to change lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. We offer a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees can start benefits after 30 days of employment.

In addition, we offer:

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

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